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Student Handbook
2021
BCC Institute
A division of Bankstown Community College Incorporated
RTO Code: 90357 CRICOS Code: 03447M
Level 1, 457 Chapel Road Bankstown New South Wales 2200 Australia
Telephone: 61 2 9793 8155
Email: info@bcci.edu.au
About the Student Handbook
This student handbook is your guide to BCC Institute. Inside you will find information on how the college works,
where students should go, and who they should see to resolve problems.
Policies, procedures, and regulations are outlined so that you understand how the College operates.
Disclaimer
BCC Institute attempts to ensure that the information distributed is accurate and up-to- date, but sections may
be amended without notice. Persons intending to act on any information contained herein should first check
with the college to ascertain whether any updated information is available in respect of the relevant material.
BCC Institute, its agents and employees will not be liable for any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly
from the possession, publication or reliance on information obtained from distributed information. It is provided
in good faith without express or implied warranty.
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SC16.1 - Student Handbook V2.6RIntroduction ................................................................................................................................................... 8
Organisation Overview ............................................................................................................................................8
Location .........................................................................................................................................................................8
Getting to BCC Institute ...........................................................................................................................................9
Contact Information and Emergency Contacts................................................................................................9
Courses Provided .................................................................................................................................................... 10
Admission and Enrolment ...................................................................................................................... 10
Entry Requirements............................................................................................................................................... 10
Selection criteria ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Use of Education Agents ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Enrolment Process ................................................................................................................................................. 11
Fees and Charges..................................................................................................................................................... 12
Late Payments .......................................................................................................................................................... 13
Refunds....................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Exceptional circumstances .................................................................................................................................. 15
Additional information ......................................................................................................................................... 16
Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment......................................................................................................................... 16
Unique Student Identifier (USI) ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Student Visa ................................................................................................................................................. 17
Visa Conditions ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
Arranging Travel and Documents to Bring ................................................................................................... 17
Maintaining Enrolment and Course Progress ................................................................................. 18
Attendance ................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Deferral, suspension and cancellation ............................................................................................................ 19
Definitions ................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Change in visa status ............................................................................................................................................. 19
Transfer of International Students between other Providers ............................................................... 20
Students Transferring to BCC Institute ....................................................................................................................... 20
Students Transferring from BCC Institute ................................................................................................................. 20
Course Credit ............................................................................................................................................................ 21
Recognition of Qualifications and Statements of Attainment Issued by another RTO.................................. 21
Credit Transfer ........................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Recognition of Prior Learning............................................................................................................................................ 21
Course and Assessment ........................................................................................................................................ 22
Reasonable Adjustment in Assessment ....................................................................................................................... 22
Submitting your Assessments ......................................................................................................................................... 22
Appealing Assessment Decisions ................................................................................................................................... 22
Issuing of Qualifications and Statements of Attainment .......................................................................... 22
Re-Issuing Statements and Qualifications .................................................................................................................. 23
Student Services ......................................................................................................................................... 23
Student Orientation ............................................................................................................................................... 23
Orientation Day schedule .................................................................................................................................... 23
Contact us at any time on 02 9793 8155 to discuss your support needs..................................................... 25
Support Services ..................................................................................................................................................... 25
Provision of Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Assistance .................................................................. 25
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SC16.1 - Student Handbook V2.6RWelfare Services.................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Student Facilities .................................................................................................................................................................. 25
External Support Services ................................................................................................................................... 25
Student Issues ............................................................................................................................................. 28
Student Plagiarism, Cheating and Collusion ................................................................................................. 28
Complaints and Appeals Policy.......................................................................................................................... 28
Complaints and Appeals Systems .................................................................................................................................. 29
Making a Complaint ............................................................................................................................................................. 30
Internal Non-academic Appeals ..................................................................................................................................... 30
Making an Appeal of an Assessment Decision .......................................................................................................... 31
External Appeals ................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Enrolment Status during Complaints and Appeals Process ................................................................................ 32
Complaints and appeals process for deferral, suspension or cancellation ....................................... 32
Feedback .................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Rules, Regulations and Legislation...................................................................................................... 33
Code of Conduct and General Housekeeping ................................................................................................ 33
Student Rights ........................................................................................................................................................................ 33
Student Responsibilities .................................................................................................................................................... 33
Standards of Behaviour ...................................................................................................................................................... 34
Education Services for Overseas Students ................................................................................................................. 34
Workplace Health and Safety........................................................................................................................................... 35
Failure to Adhere to BCC Institute’s Rules, Regulations and Code of Conduct ........................................... 36
Harassment, Victimisation or Bullying ........................................................................................................................ 36
Access, Equity and Anti-Discrimination ...................................................................................................................... 37
National VET Regulator Act 2011 .................................................................................................................................. 37
Privacy Policy ......................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Access to Your Records ......................................................................................................................................... 38
Living in Sydney ......................................................................................................................................... 39
Entry into Australia................................................................................................................................................ 39
Arriving in Australia .............................................................................................................................................. 39
Accommodation ...................................................................................................................................................... 40
Bringing your Family with You .......................................................................................................................... 40
Health and related issues .................................................................................................................................... 41
Working in Australia ............................................................................................................................................. 42
Living Costs in Australia ....................................................................................................................................... 42
Budgeting................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Shopping .................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Clothing ...................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Weather ...................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Relevant BCC Institute Forms ................................................................................................................ 44
CG4.1 - Request to Access Records Form ................................................................................................................... 44
CG4.2 - Amendment to Records Request Form ........................................................................................................ 44
CG6.2 - Workplace Hazard Report ................................................................................................................................. 44
CG6.3 - Safety Incident Report ........................................................................................................................................ 44
CG30.2-I - Critical Incident Report ................................................................................................................................ 44
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SC16.1 - Student Handbook V2.6RTA7.17 - RPL Application Form ...................................................................................................................................... 44
SC12.1 - Credit Application Form................................................................................................................................... 44
SC14.4 (a) - Complaints Form.......................................................................................................................................... 44
SC14.4 (b) - Appeals Form ................................................................................................................................................ 44
SC15.1 - Refund Application Form ................................................................................................................................ 44
SC16.2 - Enrolment Application Form - Domestic .................................................................................................. 44
SC16.2-I - Enrolment Application Form - International ....................................................................................... 44
SC16.5 - Written Agreement ............................................................................................................................................ 44
SC16.8 - Student Change of Details Form ................................................................................................................... 44
SC17 - Unique Student Identifier (USI) Form ........................................................................................................... 44
SC34.1-I - Application for Deferral Form - International Students .................................................................. 44
SC34.2-I - Application for Leave of Absence Form - International Students ............................................... 44
SC34.3-I - Notice of Intention to Cancel....................................................................................................................... 44
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SC16.1 - Student Handbook V2.6RIntroduction
ORGANISATION OVERVIEW
BCC Institute is a division of Bankstown Community College Inc. and was established in 1986 as a not-for-profit
institution offering leisure and employment-support classes to adults throughout Bankstown and Canterbury
Local Government Areas. It became a Registered Training Organisation in 1996 and is now known as BCC
Institute or BCCI. It is registered by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) under the National Vocational
Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 and the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015. The
College is also listed on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions & Courses for Overseas Students
(CRICOS).
BCC Institute is ideally located in the heart of Bankstown Central Business District and is within 8 minutes’ walk
of Bankstown suburban railway station, bus interchange and Bankstown Centro Shopping Mall.
BCC Institute is a multicultural college, and this is reflected in its staff and students.
Mission Statement
BCC Institute’s mission is to improve the circumstances of people in the western region of Sydney whilst
fostering an international outlook in its students, equipping them to be effective global citizens. Our mission is
authentic; we are dedicated to equal opportunities in education and advancing the employability of local students
and international students residing in this area. As a community college, BCC Institute also offers short,
community courses to people living in the Bankstown area – an area considered disadvantaged with many new
arrivals struggling to take their place in Sydney society. These courses are offered at low cost in order to assist
the local community. BCC Institute receives no government funding for any courses it offers. All profits go back
into the local community, and our aim is to recover costs and have sufficient financial resources leftover to
provide more useful courses for the local community.
Vision Statement
BCC Institute strives to be the primary provider of essential courses in the south-western suburbs of Sydney
and to contribute in meaningful and practical ways to the local community.
Student Handbook
This Student Handbook will provide you with all the information you need to know about studying at BCC
Institute. It covers all information needed by both domestic and international students. However, there are
sections that apply only to international students.
LOCATION
BCC Institute:
Level 1, 457 Chapel Road Bankstown NSW 2200
Tel 02 9793 8155
Email: info@bcci.edu.au
Web: www.bcci.edu.au
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SC16.1 - Student Handbook V2.6RGETTING TO BCC INSTITUTE
BCCI is an 8-minute walk from Bankstown Station, which is one of Sydney’s major public transport hubs. To
find the easiest way to Bankstown Station from your accommodation, go to http://www.transportnsw.info/ or
download the Opal Travel app for phones.
On the next page is a map of the area, including Bankstown Railway Station and Chapel Road, where the
college is located.
CONTACT INFORMATION AND EMERGENCY CONTACTS
BCC Institute Main Contact Details
Designated official point of contact – Administration and Enrolment Officer. This person will have access to up
to date details of BCC Institute’s support services.
Level 1, 457 Chapel Road Bankstown NSW 2200
Office opening hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm
Telephone: 61 2 9793 8155
Emergency Telephone Numbers:
Police, Fire, Ambulance – Dial 000
Department of Home Affairs
Dial 131 881
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/contact-us/offices-and-locations
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SC16.1 - Student Handbook V2.6RParramatta Office: 9 Wentworth Street Parramatta NSW 2150
Local Medical Centres:
Rickard Road Medical Centre: 41 Rickard Road Bankstown Tel: 02 9708 3611
Bankstown Medical Centre: 1 North Terrace Bankstown Tel: 02 9793 2022
Transport:
Public transport, trains buses and ferries:
Transport for NSW Tel: 131500 Web: https://transportnsw.info/ or download the Opal Travel app for phones.
Local taxi companies:
Premier Cabs Tel: 131 017
Legion Cabs Tel: 131 451
Public Facilities: There is a major shopping centre located a block away from the College at Centro Bankstown,
on the corner of Rickard Road and Jacobs Street, Bankstown. Centro Bankstown has major banks including
ATMs, a post office, food and shopping.
COURSES PROVIDED
BCC Institute courses are nationally accredited and recognised, fulfilling the requirements of the relevant
Training Packages.
BCC Institute offers the following courses:
CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CRICOS Code: 089974K
CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CRICOS Code: 090575D
BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business CRICOS Code: 105029C
BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management CRICOS Code: 104274J
BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management CRICOS Code: 105030K
FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping CRICOS Code: 0100080
FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting CRICOS Code: 0100081
CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability CRICOS Code: 089303E
CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services CRICOS Code: 089305C
Admission and Enrolment
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
BCC Institute accepts applications from all students who meet the entry requirements published in the course outline.
Applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis but if a course is full, you will be offered a place in a
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SC16.1 - Student Handbook V2.6Rcourse starting at a later date. To apply to enrol in a course, you must complete an Enrolment Application Form which
can be downloaded from BCC Institute’s website or can be obtained at our office.
SELECTION CRITERIA
If you are applying for a course that has entry requirements you will also need to provide the necessary documentary
evidence (as indicated in the form) such as verified copies of qualifications, identification including your passport,
schooling and evidence of English Language level (within the last 2 years) such as IELTS or TOEFL.
English language competence can also be demonstrated through verified documented evidence of any of the
following:
Students have achieved a minimum General Training IELTS score of 5.5 with no band under 5.5 (for
international students).
Students have completed BCC Institute’s Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) test (required for all
students).
Students were educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country.
Students have completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO.
Students have successfully completed High School in the English language.
If you cannot provide evidence of English language proficiency, you may be issued with a conditional letter of offer
based on you successfully completing the required English language course.
You will also need to provide documentary evidence if you are applying for advanced standing in a course. See the
section in this Handbook on Course Credit on page 21.
USE OF EDUCATION AGENTS
BCC Institute appoints education agents to promote courses to prospective students. Agents are responsible
for providing the information outlined in the selection criteria prior to enrolment. Agents may provide education
counselling to prospective students as well as marketing and promotions.
ENROLMENT PROCESS
*Prior to enrolment, students are advised to read the relevant course flyer and the Student Prospectus which
provide specific course information including course structure, subjects, course delivery and fees.
1. Enrol online or get a copy of these documents, either from the website or by contacting the BCC Institute office:
a. Enrolment Application Form
b. Relevant Course Information Outline(s)
c. Student Handbook.
2. Complete the Enrolment Application Form and gather all the necessary documentary evidence e.g.:
a. Valid Australian passport copy or Australian driver’s license (if applicable)
b. Valid Foreign passport copy (if applicable)
c. Valid visa (if applicable)
d. High School Certificate or other relevant certificates
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SC16.1 - Student Handbook V2.6Re. Proof of English language proficiency, General Training IELTS score of 5.5 with no band under 5.5
(if applicable)
f. Any other relevant documents to support your application.
3. Send the Enrolment Application Form plus the required documentary evidence, plus proof of payment of the
Enrolment Application Fee of AUD $200 (non-refundable except in cases of student visa refusal) and tuition
deposit fee to:
Email: info@bcci.edu.au
Or
BCC Institute
PO Box 3004
Bankstown Square NSW 2200
Payments can be made by Direct Bank Deposit to:
Name of Bank: Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Account Name: Bankstown Community College Incorporated
BSB: 062111
Account Number: 000909654
or by PayPal: info@bcci.edu.au
4. You will be contacted within 7 days with the outcome of your application and to confirm your details.
5. Once approved you will be sent:
a. A Letter of Offer and a Written Agreement setting out the terms and conditions of your enrolment and
details of your course.
b. An invoice with the fees payable and timing for payments.
6. Check all details and then sign and return the Written Agreement so that your enrolment can be confirmed.
7. Overseas students will be issued with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) following receipt of the signed Written
Agreement as well as evidence of Overseas Student Health Cover (OHSC) and payment of fees.
FEES AND CHARGES
An Enrolment Application fee of $200 (non-refundable except in cases of student visa refusal) + Term 1
Tuition Deposit are required to process your application.
You can find up to date fees and charges information in the course information outline for your course and the
Enrolment Application Form. Please note fees are subject to change without notice.
All fees and charges must be paid in Australian Dollars (AUD).
These fees and charges will be shown in your Written Agreement, once your application is accepted, and in
the invoice that you receive on enrolment. You can pay your fees by direct bank deposit or by PayPal.
EFTPOS facility is available when paying in person at the BCC Institute office.
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SC16.1 - Student Handbook V2.6RAll prepaid fees are protected in line with the requirements of the VET Quality Framework that legislates the
provision of training and assessment in Australia and with the ESOS Framework that regulates the standards
for provision of education to international students.
Course fees stated include all administration, required books & materials and tuition fees. Any optional
textbooks or materials that may be recommended but are not required for completion of the course are not
included in the course fees. Course fees also include up to 3 attempts at assessment per unit. However, if
after these attempts you have not passed, you will either be issued with a Statement of Attainment for the
parts of the course that you have passed or to gain the full qualification, you will be required to re-sit the part
of the course that the assessment relates to and pay a reassessment fee.
BCC Institute has the following additional mandatory fee:
Materials fee: $200
Certificate IV in Disability Materials fee: $500
The Australian government requires international students to pay this fee:
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC): Cost as quoted by the provider
These additional fees may be incurred:
Deferral fee: $150
Re-assessment fee: $200
Repeating a subject after assessment period fee: $450
Replacement testamur fee: (within 12 months) $30; (after 12 months) $75; (long-term archive access) $60
Student card replacement fee: $5
Late enrolment fee: $100
Late payment of tuition fees (applies 7 days after due date has past): $100
Late submission of assessment penalty fee $100
Withdrawal fee: $300 (maximum)
Debt collection fee: At cost
Replacement books & materials fee: At cost
Airport pickup and accommodation - international students only: As quoted by the provider
Credit card fee: 1.5% of transaction
This information was provided to you in the written agreement that you signed at the commencement of your
course.
BCC Institute is not responsible for any monies paid to agents or third parties.
LATE PAYMENTS
Students who are experiencing difficulty in paying their fees are invited to call our office to make alternative
arrangements for payment during their period of difficulty. Students will incur a $100 late payment fee where
payment of tuition fees is 7 days past the due date or in instances of late enrolment into a course if prior
arrangements have not been made. Students with long-term outstanding accounts may be withdrawn from their
course if payments have not been received and no alternative arrangements for payment have been made.
International students who do not pay their fees will be reported to DESE via PRISMS under student default.
REFUNDS
Our refund policy is included in the agreement that you are required to sign to indicate acceptance of the offer
of enrolment and all the terms and conditions specified.
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SC16.1 - Student Handbook V2.6RThe Enrolment Application Fee of $200 paid at the time of application to BCC Institute is NON-REFUNDABLE
except in cases of student visa refusal.
All course fees outlined in the Course Outline include a tuition deposit. The deposit is non-refundable except in
the unlikely situation where BCC Institute is required to cancel a course due to insufficient numbers or for other
unforeseen circumstances in which case students will be refunded 100% of the deposit.
Students who withdraw from a course and wish to seek a refund or have the amount they owe on their fees
reduced, must apply to BCC Institute using the Withdrawal Form and Refund Application Form outlining the
details and reason for their request. Students who have not completed a Withdrawal Form are ineligible for
consideration.
When the refund is approved, BCC Institute will:
Issue a statement detailing how the refund was calculated
Issue the refund within 14 days of receipt of the Refund Application Form.
a. Refund Prior to Course Commencement
Domestic Students
All course fees will be refunded where BCC Institute cancels the course prior to
commencement.
If a student gives written notice of cancellation using the Withdrawal Form and Refund
Request Form 14 days or more before course commencement, the student will be refunded
the course fees less the Enrolment Application Fee. No refund will be given if BCC Institute is
notified less than 14 days before course commencement.
BCC Institute may consider written requests for refunds due to exceptional circumstances, as
indicated in Section 6 of the Standards, and may increase the refund amount.
Any refund will be paid within 28 days of receipt of an accurate and fully completed
application form.
International Students
All course fees will be refunded where BCC Institute cancels the course prior to
commencement.
In cases of student visa refusal where a student cannot start a course on the start date or
must withdraw from the course on or before the start date, a student will be refunded the
course fees less 5% of the course fees, up to a maximum of $500.
If a student gives written notice of cancellation using the Withdrawal Form and Refund
Request Form 14 days or more before course commencement, the student will be refunded
the course fees less the Enrolment Application Fee. No refund will be given if BCC Institute is
notified less than 14 days before course commencement.
BCC Institute may consider written requests for refunds due to exceptional circumstances, as
indicated in Section 6 of the Standards, and may increase the refund amount.
Any refund will be paid within 28 days of receipt of an accurate and fully completed
application form.
b. Refund After Course Commencement
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SC16.1 - Student Handbook V2.6RDomestic Students
No refund of fees is applicable where the student withdraws after commencement.
BCC Institute may consider written requests for refunds due to exceptional circumstances, as
indicated in Section 6 of the Standards, and may increase the refund amount.
Any refund will be paid within 28 days of receipt of an accurate and fully completed
application form.
International Students
A partial refund will be paid in the event of BCC Institute default. The refund will be calculated
from the day of the default as per Section 7 of the ESOS Act (Calculation of Refund)
Specification 2014. The student will be refunded the weekly tuition fees multiplied by the
number of weeks the provider is in default within 14 days.
If a student is refused a visa but has already commenced their course, non-tuition fees will not
be refunded. However, tuition fees will be refunded from the day of the student default as per
Section 7 of the ESOS Act (Calculation of Refund) Specification 2014. The student will be
refunded the weekly tuition fees multiplied by the number of weeks the student is in default
within 28 days.
BCC Institute may consider written requests for refunds due to exceptional circumstances, as
indicated in Section 6 of the Standards, and may increase the refund amount.
NB. Refunds in the case of provider default and student visa application refusal are regulated by law. For
more information please refer to the Education Services for Overseas Students (Calculation of Refund)
Specification 2014.
c. Other circumstances where no refund will be provided, except in cases of student visa
refusal
Domestic Students
If the enrolment is terminated because of a failure to comply with BCC Institute’s policies
If a student has supplied incorrect, false or misleading information.
International Students
Did not start the course at the location on the agreed starting day
Withdraws from the course at that location
Did not pay the course fees due
BCC Institute terminates a student’s enrolment because of a failure to comply with BCC
Institute’s policies, unsatisfactory academic progress or attendance
If a student is in breach of their student visa conditions
If a student has supplied incorrect, false or misleading information.
EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES
BCC Institute may consider written requests for refunds due to exceptional circumstances.
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SC16.1 - Student Handbook V2.6RAcceptance of money appropriately refunded within the amounts detailed in parts a, b and c does not
preclude an application for exceptional circumstances and students must first apply for refunds of amounts as
detailed previously unless a refund of 0% is applicable.
Applications for refunds beyond the levels detailed in parts a, b and c will be deemed to be denied if the
student does not appeal within 30 days.
Applications for refunds beyond levels detailed in parts a, b and c must provide details and appropriate
verifiable evidence of the circumstances which support the reasons for withdrawal namely:
Are beyond the student’s control; and
Do not make their full impact on the student until on or after the course commencement; and
Make it impracticable for the student to complete the requirements for the course during the
period during which the student undertook or was to undertake the course.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment
Once payment has been received, BCC Institute will forward the confirmation of enrolment (CoE) to the student.
The student will then need to apply for a visa and submit the CoE and all of the documents required with the
student visa application.
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
From 1 January 2015 students undertaking nationally recognised training delivered by a registered training
organisation must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). This includes studying at TAFE or with a private
training organisation, completing an apprenticeship or skill set, certificate or diploma course.
Each student needs a USI to obtain their certificate or qualification from their registered training organisation
when studying nationally recognised training in Australia.
A USI is a reference number made up of numbers and letters that give students access to their USI account:
USI will allow an individual's USI account to be linked to the National Vocational Education and Training
(VET) Data Collection allowing an individual to see all of their training results from all providers including
all completed training units and qualifications.
The USI will make it easier for students to find and collate their VET achievements into a single
authenticated transcript. It will also ensure that students' VET records are not lost.
The USI is available online and at no cost to the student.
This USI will stay with the student for life and be recorded with any nationally recognised VET course
that is completed.
The USI initiative:
Seamlessly links information about a student's VET achievements, regardless of where they studied.
Enables students to easily access secure digital transcripts of their achievements.
Gives students access to, and more control over, their educational information.
It is required that students have a USI and we suggest students create their USI at the earliest opportunity.
BCC Institute can create a USI on behalf of those students who are unable to do so. These students will need
to give consent to BCC Institute by using the Unique Student Identifier (USI) Form.
For more information visit https://www.usi.gov.au/ or ask the Administration and Enrolment Officer.
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SC16.1 - Student Handbook V2.6RStudent Visa
Once you receive your Confirmation of Enrolment, you will need to apply for your visa. Information about
applying for a visa can be found at:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500
This website explains the process for application, evidence that you must provide (including a valid passport),
information on student visa conditions, permission to work, Overseas Student Health Cover and charges
associated with the visa application. You may wish to use a registered migration agent to assist you with your
application, or BCC Institute has a range of education agents who can assist you with the process of applying
for a course prior to arrival at the college, including assistance with visas. Contact us for details of the education
agents that we use which is also available on our website: www.bcci.edu.au.
Ensure that you allow enough time between lodging your application and the start of your course, as applying
for a visa can be a lengthy process.
If your visa is not approved, you will be refunded the course fees less 5% of the course fees, up to a
maximum of $500, as per the Refund Policy.
VISA CONDITIONS
If you are granted a visa, you must abide by its conditions. Failure to comply with these conditions may result
in the cancellation of your visa.
Conditions include (but are not limited to) that you must:
Satisfy attendance and/or course progress requirements and maintain a valid enrolment for your chosen
course of study.
Only work within the conditions of your visa.
Maintain approved Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) while in Australia.
Notify your training provider of your Australian address and any subsequent changes of address within
7 days.
Complete the course within the duration specified in the Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
Remain with the principal education provider for 6 months unless you are issued with a letter of release
from the education provider to attend another institution.
ARRANGING TRAVEL AND DOCUMENTS TO BRING
Costs of travelling to Australia are not included in your course fees and you will need to arrange and pay for
your travel to Australia. You should plan to arrive in Sydney at least 2 weeks before your course orientation to
give you time to settle in.
You will need to prepare a folder of official documents to bring with you to Australia including:
Valid passport including a valid student visa
Your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
Insurance policies
Original or certified copies of documents such as your birth certificate, medical records and educational
qualifications as advised by BCC Institute at the time of confirmation of enrolment.
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SC16.1 - Student Handbook V2.6RMaintaining Enrolment and Course Progress
You must meet course progress requirements in order to satisfy the conditions of your visa. These course progress
requirements will be clearly explained to you during the orientation program.
BCC Institute will assist you to meet course progress requirements by monitoring your progress and providing you
with the relevant support at an early stage. We can provide you with a range of support from extra time to complete
tasks or a reduced study load to study skills programs. If after providing you with this support, you do not meet course
progress requirements, you will be issued with a first warning letter stating that your course progress is unsatisfactory
and inviting you to a meeting to discuss further support. Following the provision of this support, if your progress is
still unsatisfactory, you will be sent a second warning letter, again inviting you to a meeting to discuss why you are
still not meeting satisfactory course progress requirements and to discuss new or revised support arrangements.
Where you continue not to meet course progress requirements in two consecutive study periods, you will be reported
to the Department of Home Affairs for not meeting course progress requirements. The Department of Home Affairs
will make the final decision on whether your visa will be cancelled because of your unsatisfactory course progress.
You may appeal BCC Institute’s decision to report you to the Department of Home Affairs. However, an appeal will
only be considered if BCC Institute has not recorded or calculated your academic results correctly, has not
provided appropriate support as set out in this policy, has not implemented other policies such as assessment
and feedback which could impact on your academic results or there are compassionate or compelling reasons
which have contributed to the unsatisfactory progress. Circumstances that are considered to be compassionate
or compelling circumstances include (but are not limited to):
Serious illness or injury, where a medical certificate states that the student was unable to attend classes.
Bereavement of close family members such as parents or grandparents.
Major political upheaval or natural disaster in the home country requiring emergency travel and this has
impacted on the student’s studies.
A traumatic experience which has impacted on the student and which could include involvement in, or
witnessing of a serious accident; and witnessing or being the victim of a serious crime. These cases
should be supported by police or psychologists’ reports.
Where BCC Institute is unable to offer a pre-requisite unit.
Where the student is unable to begin studying on the course commencement date due to delay in
receiving a student visa.
Where your study load is reduced due to difficulties with meeting course progress requirements, this may mean that
you will need to do additional subjects in future sessions to complete your course in the time specified in your student
visa.
ATTENDANCE
As well as meeting course progress requirements, you must also meet attendance requirements as part of your visa
conditions. It is expected that you will attend all classes; however, we understand that in some cases you may not
be able to get to a class because of your personal circumstances such as illness or family matters. To maintain
satisfactory attendance, you must attend at least 80% of your classes.
Where you are at risk of not meeting attendance requirements, we will contact you to arrange a meeting to
discuss your attendance and any support we can offer you to meet requirements. A process of warnings and
providing support to you to assist in lifting your attendance, will be followed. Once the process for warning you
has been completed and we have provided you with assistance, if you still cannot meet attendance
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SC16.1 - Student Handbook V2.6Rrequirements, we will be required to report you to the Department of Home Affairs. The Department of Home
Affairs will make the final decision on whether your visa will be cancelled because of your unsatisfactory attendance.
In some cases, you may not be reported if attendance falls below 80%. Your attendance will not be reported if
it is at least 70% and you are maintaining satisfactory academic performance.
You may also not be reported in the case of compassionate or compelling circumstance i.e. those beyond your
control and which have an impact on your course progress or wellbeing (see course progress requirements for
details of compassionate and compelling circumstances).
DEFERRAL, SUSPENSION AND CANCELLATION
BCC Institute’s Deferral, Suspension and Cancellation Policy and Procedure outlines the circumstances in
which a student can defer, suspend or cancel their enrolment with BCC Institute and where BCC Institute can
initiate the suspension or cancellation of the student’s enrolment. All documentation relating to the assessment
of student deferral, temporary suspension and cancellation applications will be kept in the student’s file. All
discussions undertaken with the student during the processing of the application will be recorded as they occur
and kept in the student file.
DEFINITIONS
To defer or suspend enrolment means to temporarily put studies on hold. A student may request a temporary
deferment or suspension to his or her enrolment on the grounds of compassionate or compelling circumstances.
Deferral is defined as postponement of the commencement of enrolment and suspension is a temporary
postponement of enrolment.
Note that a retrospective deferment or suspension may be justified if the student was unable to contact BCC
Institute because of a circumstance such as being involved in a car accident.
Cancellation is where the student voluntarily withdraws or is required to withdraw from a course.
Deferral and suspension will be granted in compassionate or compelling circumstances. Compassionate or
compelling circumstances are generally those beyond the control of the student and which have an impact upon
the student’s course progress or wellbeing (see course progress requirements for details of compassionate and
compelling circumstances).
BCC Institute may also initiate suspension or cancellation of a student’s enrolment on the grounds of
misbehaviour of the student or non-payment of fees. The Student Code of Conduct defines what is the
behaviour expected by students and what might be defined as misbehaviour. BCC Institute’s Student
Discipline Policy and Procedure will be followed to investigate the incident. In the case of student plagiarism,
cheating or collusion, BCC Institute’s Student Discipline Policy and Procedure will be followed.
Cancellation of the student’s enrolment due to unsatisfactory course progress or attendance will be handled
as per BCC Institute’s Course Progress and Attendance Monitoring Policy and Procedure.
Students may also initiate cancellation of their studies using BCC Institute’s Application for Withdrawal Form.
Students should note BCC Institute’s Fees Refunds Policy and Procedure in relation to withdrawal.
CHANGE IN VISA STATUS
Deferment, suspension or cancellation of a student’s visa may affect the student’s enrolment. When a student’s
enrolment is deferred, suspended or cancelled, BCC Institute will notify the Department of Education, Skills and
Employment via the Provider Registration and International Student Management System (PRISMS) of the
change in enrolment status.
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SC16.1 - Student Handbook V2.6RStudents are to refer to the Department of Home Affairs website https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-
a-visa/visa-listing/student-500 or Helpline 131 881 for information and advice on how the potential change to
enrolment status may impact upon your visa.
Regardless of whether the suspension of enrolment is the result of a student request for suspension or a
suspension imposed by BCC Institute, the period of suspension of enrolment (as entered in PRISMS) will not
be included in attendance monitoring calculations.
Where a suspension of enrolment is granted, BCC Institute will suspend an enrolment for an agreed period of
time - to a maximum of 12 months. If the suspension is required for longer than 12 months the student shall
have to re-apply once the initial suspension period has expired.
If a student’s enrolment is suspended for a period of 28 days or longer, the student must return home (unless
special circumstances exist). Students will be referred to the Department of Home Affairs regarding their
continued stay in Australia during a period of suspension of enrolment.
BCC Institute will always use its professional judgement to assess each student’s case on its individual merits
when determining whether compassionate or compelling circumstances exist.
In cases where a student’s enrolment is cancelled, the student must leave Australia, obtain enrolment in an
alternative course or apply for a different visa within 28 days of cessation. If the student leaves Australia, the
student’s visa will be cancelled. A student who has left Australia and wishes to return to his or her studies must
apply for a new student visa.
TRANSFER OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS BETWEEN OTHER PROVIDERS
Students Transferring to BCC Institute
When a request for transfer is received for an incoming student to study at BCC Institute, the CRICOS
Manager will:
Verify the length of time that the student has been with their current provider
Sight a valid letter of offer from new provider
Check if the original provider has provided a letter of release to the student
Check the age, English proficiency and medical status of the student
Check the status of the current provider and course registration
BCC Institute will not knowingly enrol a student wishing to transfer from another registered provider prior to the
student completing six months of their principal course of study except where:
The original registered provider has ceased to exist
The course in which the student is enrolled has ceased to be registered
The original provider has supplied a written letter of release
The original registered provider has had a sanction imposed on its registration by the Australian Government
that prevents the student from continuing their principal course
Transfers to BCC Institute will be granted if the student meets the entry requirements of the course; the fees for
the remainder of their course; and complies with their visa conditions.
Once an application is assessed and a decision is made by the CRICOS Manager, the student will be informed
by BCC Institute in writing.
Students Transferring from BCC Institute
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